Embedded Financing Boosts SMB Growth by Up to 26%, YouLend Data Reveals
- 3 hours 12 min ago
- Infrastructure
New data from global embedded finance leader YouLend reveals that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that received financing through its e-commerce, payments and technology partners grew sales by up to 25-50%, on average, in the six months following funding. With over 300,000 businesses funded worldwide, YouLend demonstrates how fast, flexible capital can be a powerful driver of growth for entrepreneurs.
Moniepoint Ranked Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for Third Consecutive Year by Financial Times
- 6 hours 12 min ago
- Infrastructure
Moniepoint Inc., announces it has been ranked by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its rapid growth as one of the continent's leading financial institutions for Africans, everywhere.
LuLu Financial Holdings Partners with ABHI to Advance Financial Inclusion and Cross-Border Remittance Solutions
- 3 days 9 hours ago
- Infrastructure
LuLu Financial Holdings, a leading global financial services conglomerate, has partnered with Abhi Middle East Limited to enhance financial inclusion and improve access to timely remittance solutions. As part of the partnership, workers in the UAE will be able to access their earned wages instantly and remit funds to their families back home through LuLu Exchange — without having to wait for payday.
Government Goes Further and Faster to Boost Capital Markets by Delivering PISCES
- 3 days 22 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Capital markets are set to be boosted, as part of this government’s Plan for Change as we deliver legislation for PISCES, a new type of stock market which will give investors the chance to get in on the ground floor of some of the most exciting companies around, so supporting those businesses to grow.
Brex Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to AAA from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Achieving Highest Possible Rating
- 4 days 7 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Brex, the modern finance platform for growing businesses from startups to enterprises, today announced that its senior bond has been upgraded from AA to AAA by Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)—the highest possible rating.
Viamericas Expands Global Presence with New Office in the Philippines
- 4 days 7 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance and international money transfer services, has been named among the Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies for 2025 by FXC Intelligence, which highlights the most influential players in the cross-border payments industry. This marks the third consecutive year that Viamericas has been included in the prestigious Top 100 list, reflecting the company's commitment to driving financial inclusion and... more
New Global Digital Economy Trust Index Published
- 5 days 4 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Today Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, launches the inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which measures consumer confidence in digital platforms and ranks 16 countries based on security, transparency and user experience in the digital economy.
BofA to Open 150 Financial Centers by 2027, Investing Over $5 Billion in Its Network Since 2016
- 5 days 4 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Bank of America will open more than 150 new financial centers across 60 markets by the end of 2027, including 40 this year and an additional 70 in 2026. Since 2016, Bank of America has invested over $5 billion in its financial centers network, opening new locations and renovating existing centers.
TSB Helps Boost Personal Safety of Abuse Survivors with Hollie Guard Extra Support
- 5 days 6 hours ago
- Infrastructure
From today, TSB will offer customers who are fleeing or experiencing abuse, free access to Hollie Guard Extra for a year1 – simply by downloading the app and using a unique activation code. Those wishing to claim can discuss their situation in branch, over the phone or via video banking.
Gnosis Completes $15M Acquisition of Headquarters (HQ.xyz) to Accelerate Onchain Business Banking, Marking Expansion to Asia
- 5 days 6 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Gnosis has acquired Headquarters (HQ.xyz), the leading onchain business account platform, in a strategic move to accelerate its Gnosis 3.0 roadmap. The deal includes an initial investment of up to USD 8.95 million from the GnosisDAO treasury, approved through a DAO vote in January. In parallel, Gnosis Ltd.
NeoXam Expands Australian Presence With New Office in Melbourne
- 5 days 23 hours ago
- Infrastructure
NeoXam, a global leader in Data Management, Performance Analytics, Portfolio Management, Reporting, and Reconciliation Software Solutions, has announced the opening of its new office in Melbourne, Australia. This strategic move underscores NeoXam’s continued commitment to supporting its growing client base in the Asia-Pacific region, enabling the company to serve clients around-the-clock globally.
Finastra Spotlights the Future of Innovative, Frictionless Banking at Dubai Fintech Summit
- 6 days 3 hours ago
- Infrastructure
On day one of Dubai Fintech Summit, Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications, discussed how advanced banking technology is driving personalized, innovative and seamless financial services. Siobhan Byron, EVP, Universal Banking at Finastra, joined industry leaders for a panel: “Era of Frictionless Connectivity: The Rise of Digital Banking”.
Magnolia Bank Launches LiaFi: A Fintech Solution Built to Empower America's Small Business Owners
- 1 week 3 days ago
- Infrastructure
Magnolia Bank, a community-driven financial institution with over a century of service, proudly announces the launch of LiaFi, a fintech platform designed to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) earn interest on their business account and provide a unique tool to improve cash flow stability —all without disrupting how they bank today.
CUBE Opens New Global HQ and AI Centre of Excellence in City of London
- 1 week 3 days ago
- Infrastructure
CUBE, a global leader in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI) and Regulatory Change Management (RCM), has officially opened its new global headquarters located at the iconic City of London building, Tower 42, and confirmed the impressive growth trajectory of the company over the last year - doubling of revenue, employees and the number of countries CUBE now operates in.
allpay Supports Housing Sector Amid Rising Rent Arrears Linked to Universal Credit
- 1 week 3 days ago
- Infrastructure
New findings from the National Housing Federation (NHF) reveal that rent arrears among tenants on Universal Credit remain significantly higher than those paying by other means – a challenge allpay Limited is helping social housing providers tackle head-on.
